Topic:
TMS?

Hi has any one been through Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for depression? Thats next for me and would love to hear from people who have been through it. Little bit uncertain but can't go on the way l am 😕

Hey JayV, I haven't heard of that to be honest and the Wikipedia page seems to just go over my head. Is this something your doctor suggested? It can often be hard to gauge how a therapy will work for you until you try it, but equally it's good you're trying to get more information. Have you asked your doctor why they think this might be suited?

i haven't had TMS myself, although I've met quite a few people at the hospital who are having the treatment. It doesn't hurt, they have treatment twice a day, takes 20 minutes I believe. There's no harm or anything to worry about trying it.

I know one person who goes in to hospital once a month for 3 days top up treatment. Initially it's 4 weeks in hospital for a full round, then maintenance. I've also met another person who only has maintenance when required, which is about 9 months. Everyone responds differently. I haven't heard any bad stories and I've met a lot of people who have this treatment.

TMS was a treatment suggested by my Pyschiatrist after all other treatments (drugs) failed to improve my anxiety and depression. Magnetic currents stimulate the part of the brain that affect mood. It requires hospitalisation for at least 3 weeks and my shrink thinks it will work well on me. Heres hoping! I hope that you are not suffering too badly and wish you all the best 😊 Jay x

Thanks Deb. I was hoping for positive feed back as this is kind of a last resort for me 😕 Anti anxiety and anti depressants not working any more, l am virtually house bound..or bed bound! My condituon has changed my life in so many ways, l miss the old Jay 😕 Hopefully after TMS may find her again. I hope you are not struggling too much and thank you for your reply. Kind regards J x

I am in hospital at the moment receiving TMS therapy. I have had 15 out of 20 sessions. I have it for approx 30min Monday - Friday. I'm getting pretty good results from it. I was very similar in that I have been on antidepressants for a long time and they were starting to lose effect. I don't feel 'amazing', but I am feeling a lot more motivated now to get out of bed of a morning and participate in daily activities. I've heard of other people getting pretty good results from it as well. It can be quite uncomfortable during the treatment session, and I tend to get headaches afterwards. But for me the benefits far out way the negatives.

I am new to this website and joined specifically to get some feedback on TMS.

i have suffered with PTSD since childhood and although i have made some great progress through philosophy and meditation, the illness has been with me for 48 years and doesn't shift easily and so i still experience acute episodes of anxiety.

I see this is an old forum but was wondering if you have undergone the treatment yet and how it has affected you as i am considering it myself.